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The structural science of functional materials.

C Richard A Catlow^1,2

¹Department of Chemistry, University College London, 20 Gordon Street, London WC1H 0AJ, UK.

|January 23, 2018

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The complexity of functional materials presents challenges for structural science. Computational methods are increasingly vital for understanding diverse material structures.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Structural Science
Computational Materials Science

Background:

Increasing complexity in functional materials development.
Significant challenges for traditional structural science methodologies.

Discussion:

Highlighting the broad diversity within structural materials science.
Examining the essential contributions of computational approaches.

Key Insights:

Computational tools are indispensable for modern structural materials science.
Addressing complexity requires advanced computational strategies.

Outlook:

Future advancements in functional materials rely on integrated computational and experimental efforts.
Expanding the scope of computational materials science for novel applications.